Abortion,medicine, and the law

Abortion, medicine, and the law, Edited by Butler, J.D., and Walbert, D.F. (Facts on File Publications, New York, N.Y, 1986), 795 pages, $40.00.     

Children as research subjects: Science,ethics & law

Children as research subjects: Science, ethics & law, Edited by M. Grodin & L. Glantz (Oxford University Press, New York, N.Y., 1994), 243 pages, $39.95.     

Paget's disease of the bone in a Chinese woman

Paget's disease, otherwise known as osteitis deformans, is an unusual condition in the Oriental population. We report a case of Paget's disease in a Chinese woman, incidentally diagnosed on a bone scan. This was confirmed by clinical history, biochemistry and imaging findings using other modalities. Although bone scans are commonly performed to diagnose traumatic occult fractures and bone metastases, they can also be used to diagnose metabolic bone diseases, such as osteoporotic fractures, and to evaluate Paget's disease. It can also diagnose acute fractures secondary to renal osteodystrophy and osteomalacia.     

Fatigue, sore throat, and cough in a 24-year-old active duty man

A 24-year-old active duty male smoker presented with 3 days of fatigue, rhinorrhea, and sore throat. The diagnosis and management of pharyngitis, including a field friendly approach, are reviewed. The impact of the discontinuation of the adenovirus vaccine to military recruits is highlighted. The effects of smoking among military personnel are discussed, and smoking cessation measures are reviewed.